Luther and the Protestant Reformation: Crash Course World History #218
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Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation by challenging the Catholic Church's practices, emphasizing salvation through faith, leading to the formation of various Protestant denominations, impacting political structures, and laying the foundation for European capitalism. Luther's ideas spread rapidly due to the printing press, his translation of the Bible into German, and support from rulers like Grand Master Albert of the Teutonic Order, contributing to increased religious toleration and the centralization of protest and reform in subsequent centuries.
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- Martin Luther's emphasis on "sola fide" challenged the Catholic Church's doctrine of salvation through good works, sparking debates and leading to the formation of various Protestant denominations.
- The Protestant Reformation, driven by Luther's religious beliefs but also intertwined with political and economic motivations, not only reshaped the religious landscape of Europe but also laid the groundwork for increased religious toleration and the emergence of core principles that influenced European capitalism and political thought for centuries to come.
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What sparked the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther's 95 Theses against indulgences.
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